Kate Dingwall

Canada, Toronto

Writer at Freelance

wine/travel. forbes, wine enthusiast, sevenfifty daily, maxim, toronto star, https://t.co/kjIWEFUee9, others

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Canada’s most delicious wine regions: A sommelier picks three destinations where you can drink in the beautiful atmosphere, too

1 week ago | thespec.com | Kate Dingwall

On the world wine scene, Canada is still a relatively small producer, but the industry is growing, and worth travelling to explore. Today, there are roughly 850 wineries nationwide, largely clustered in four provinces: Ontario, B.C., Nova Scotia and Quebec. In the West, there’s the Okanagan Valley, with its mystical mountains, glacier lakes and compelling Chardonnays.
Wine Of The Week: J Vineyards LOVE Bubbles

1 week ago | maxim.com | Kate Dingwall

An expressive and exciting California sparkling wine from a woman-led vineyard. As a sommelier, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is, What wine should I bring to date night? You want a wine that impresses, but isn’t overly opulent or flashy. You want a wine that flexes your taste and knowledge without making a big show of it. You want something smooth and suave, crowd pleasing but cool.
Ten of Toronto's best new patios to sit on this summer

2 weeks ago | torontolife.com | Kate Dingwall

It’s that time of year again when Torontonians come out of hibernation and descend on the nearest patio, terrace, balcony or porch. Who cares if the weather isn’t really that warm or even sunny—it’s almost (at least technically) summer, and we’re ready for the first alfresco drink of the season. Here, 10 new places to sip and snack outside this patio season.
The Barbecue Spot That’s Giving Back

2 weeks ago | eater.com | Kate Dingwall

Partner Content FromThis advertising content was produced in collaboration between Vox Creative and our sponsor, without involvement from Vox Media editorial staff. From championing culinary students to feeding frontline firefighters, BJ’s Nevada Barbecue is fueling an entire communityUpdated Jun 6, 2025, 2:20 PM UTCIf you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
The Latest Victim of Trump's Tariff War? American Vintners

3 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Kate Dingwall

Shortly after President Trump came into office in January, he set a wild wave of tariffs into motion. Many of our closest allies and trade partners were outraged. As a result, Canada—who purchases 33% of U.S. wine exports—banned American alcohol sales. California Cabernet was banished. Canadian Whisky took over the spots reserved for Bourbon. Our neighbors to the north are not the only country left with a bad taste in their mouth following tariffs. Danish wine stores are boycotting U.S.-made wines.
Wine Of The Week: Moët & Chandon Pharrell Williams Brut Imperial Blue Champagne

3 weeks ago | maxim.com | Kate Dingwall

The music mogul and Louis Vuitton mastermind’s Moet collab is a seriously good sipper. Pharrell Williams—producer, musician, and fashion icon—is now making a splash in the Champagne game. The multi-talented Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director is lending his famously discerning eye to the iconic Champagne house of Moet & Chandon, giving a signature design touch to the bubbly brand’s limited-edition Brut Imperial.
How 5 Bars Price Their Margaritas

3 weeks ago | daily.sevenfifty.com | Kate Dingwall

We’re in the age of the $20 cocktail, as drinkers are well aware. It’s easy to complain about the sticker shock, but for many bar owners, the final price is the result of a delicate—and difficult—dance with increasingly unpredictable elements. Labor costs are rising, as are utilities and rent. There’s breakage, shrinkage, and operating costs to consider. Then factor in the bar industry’s current state of flux.
Waterworks Food Hall is opening not one but two big patios

4 weeks ago | torontolife.com | Kate Dingwall

The gussied-up food hall inside the Waterworks building is expanding to the great outdoors with two patios: Civil Parks (from the Civil Works team) and the Secret Courtyard Garden, which will be the shared home of Grape Witches and Island Oysters as well as a rotating list of producers, purveyors and pop-ups. Visitors can grab something to eat from one of the restaurants in the food court, then camp out on either of the two patios, each of which is 100 per cent pooch-approved.
Fans of Pinot Noir — This Affordable Austrian Red Is Your New Favorite Summer Wine

4 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Kate Dingwall

Credit: Bruno Il Segretario / Getty Images Ask a sommelier about what’s in their glass on a sticky, summer day, and there’s a strong chance it’s Zweigelt, an Austrian grape that’s also known as Rotburger and has an easy-drinking appeal. “It checks all my boxes: savory, salty, and fresh, with a little grip,” says Alana Steele, general manager and sommelier at the Ostrich Club in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wine Of The Week: Mission Hill Oculus 2020

1 month ago | maxim.com | Kate Dingwall

Meet Canada’s first-ever 100-point wine. The Okanagan Valley lays the charms on thick. There’s world-class skiing, that comes with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains that dominate every view. There’s glowing blue lakes fed by ancient glaciers. Then, there’s the wine, born from the rolling green slopes of the towering mountains.